How to Install Vinyl Flooring Over Tiles (Over Linoleum Tiles) - Thrift Diving

[@ThriftDiving]

SHOP this vinyl flooring at HomeDepot.com (affiliate link): thriftdiving.com/lifeproof

[@magnielgomez8853]

Nice I love to do flooring .

[@dilshukesha518]

Hi

[@JOSEMARTINEZ-wm2gp]

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[@bigrndahouse]

If I get a different color than you, would you still get some kickbacks?

[@timmk1456]

@Did-my inner peace Disturb your demons .. black mallets matter ....

[@TYT695]

As a man I love watching your videos. Your calm approach cools my nerve approaching such projects. Thank you.

[@docdoctme]

Girl, in this video-you a floor installer, carpenter, teacher; then you bust a move dancing. Truly, a jack of all trades. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThriftDiving]

HAHA, I literally LOL'ed at this! :) Thank you!!

[@josephyoung8673]

She's super mom. :) Great video, miss.

[@marceillevandertuin8885]

Loved how you took every step while explaining the details. My husband REALLY needed the details. Anyway, you're humble enough to show a mistake, then how you corrected the mistake. Bravo!!!

[@katrinasani]

Because of you I successfully laid vinyl plank flooring in my daughter's room...you really saved me lots of money.. thank you Serena ❤

[@abelreyes7290]

Greetings from San Antonio. Thank you!!! My wife and I truly appreciated this video. Step by step instructions on how to install vyniel flooring. This is our first project and we're nervous but with this video and teaching form you, we hope it turns out just like your floor. God bless.

[@josefinaescribano7467]

You have given the best examples and explanation of all the videos I have watched.Thank you! It takes a woman!

[@arielshikoba1857]

GORGEOUS ❤ I would have thought this floor was thousands and thousands of dollars!

[@user-os1qt9jz1o]

Thanks for making it so simple. I've watched several guys install luxury vinyl tile and it made hesitate to start my project. 22min. On your vid and I'm calling to buy the tile now.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Awesome job. If it is any comfort at all, we also mis-measured several cuts when we installed flooring. If I may so bold to say, unlike some comments who compliment you as a woman doing a great job, we think you did a great job as a DIY'er... PERIOD! Looking forward to seeing more.

[@ThriftDiving]

You are so sweet, thank you!! :)

[@claudiarowe2875]

Loved your instructions. Everything was totally understsndable. I am attempting my first floor at 72 years of age,female, and have never heard of a tapping block, spacer, carpenter square before! Much less used one. So I bought a kit, wish me luck with the math!!!💕😇thanks again for sharing.,,I'll be watching more of U.

[@reesef6030]

Excellent video with a lot of matter of fact information as if you were standing right there versus sitting in a classroom. This young woman has actual talent and a very rare skill of communicating it to everyone who doesn't naturally have a creative or handyman gene. Thank you for taking the time and creating a very informative video.

[@kgchomes]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I'm skilled in many areas of construction, but I have never used this product before. You just saved me a bunch of headaches by watching your video before installing. I love that you're teaching your kids too. Thank you:)

[@richarda.valdes1197]

I'll be laying my new floor in Jan. So I've been watching all the videos I can. This is the first video that mentioned the obvious that I hadn't thought about. Measuring side to side I learned , this allows to plan that a narrow width plank doesn't end up being laid at the end. BUT no other video I've watched cover the length also!! It's obvious but I really hadn't thought of it nor had it been covered in other videos I've studied. Thanks....shows that we need to watch all that we can in order to learn since we are not professionals. Thanks and thanks for the view ;-)

[@darklovely9583]

Me too😂

[@doubleds65]

Not needed for 1 room, lol

[@geraldfer]

Gawd!!! I appreciate your transparency on doing this job!! I'm still doing the financial planning of my shed...and then going on to the flooring... your videos are 1-4 years old...but your information is day 1 with me... sincerely from Alabama...Thank You 🌹🫂🌹🫂👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@ThriftDiving]

You are so welcome!! That's what I love about KZbin: doesn't matter how old the video is--if it's helpful then, it's helpful now :) Thank you, and please let me know how it goes for your shed!

[@v.j.cooper2007]

DIVA... YOU DID THAT! OMG.. WHAT A WONDERFUL JOB. YOU ARE GIFTED WITH YOUR HANDS AND YOUR KNOWLEDGE ON LAYING THIS FLOORING IS INVALUABLE! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING! I AM ARMED NOW, WITH A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE TO DO MY OWN FLOOR! KUDOS! TELL THE KIDS DANCE WITH ALL THEIR MIGHT LIKE JACOB DID!

[@Vicki-eo6je]

I would give you five thumbs up for this if I could. I am feeling more confident that I can lay my own flooring after watching this. Thank you.

[@ThriftDiving]

Yay, you got this!

[@joannesferrati3076]

Fearless! Love your "can do" articulate voice, attitude, and energy. Good work.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you!! :)

[@MrMmorgan30]

I’m a husband .. you did this perfect ! Not about how your looking when your doing. Amazing job! Thanks

[@kennethm.380]

Dude, this is a sexiest comment. Basically you're saying "I'm a man so I'm obviously qualified and competent to judge your woman's work and you did a good job." I'm a dinosaur too so I get it, but we have to be careful how we say things.

[@RealityHurts923]

Kenneth M. Or people could just stop being sensitive liberals and stop trying to take our freedom of speech.

[@ThriftDiving]

I'm not offended! I appreciate the compliment!

[@sharayalee3376]

Thank you for always explaining the math behind diy projects, it’s sooooo important and so easy to mess up if you don’t know what you’re doing

[@cparbelle3100]

Just watched your video as I’m about to embark on a vinyl flooring project. I watched around 30 videos and yours was the most helpful!! Thank you so much!

[@barbkeen1221]

Wow!! What a great job!! I don't drink or smoke or do drugs but I definitely am addicted to your videos! But what a great addiction to have!! 🙂❤

[@ThriftDiving]

LOL, Barb!

[@CeruleanCzarina]

I love watching your videos! You make me feel like I am capable of tackling these home improvement projects!

[@kaybonette]

We are in the middle of installing life proof flooring from Home Depot in our upstairs guest bathroom. We have already put it in our master bath, half bath downstairs and in our kitchen. We just love it! I have been tapping in using the foam edge and rarely chipped it but I like the way you used the floor lip better. Hubby has been going up and down stairs to cut pieces. Today I'm going to try snapping it. Thank you for this video and your job looks great.

[@ThriftDiving]

YAY, glad I could help! Yeah--definitely try snapping it. No need to go back and forth to cut, unless you're doing around corners. Good luck with your projects!

[@dcampbell722]

This was probably the most helpful video I've seen. As a mom who tries to teach & involve my son in all projects, It was nice to see a mom showing her son a few things.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you!! ❤️ It's hard to get them involved as they get older unless they get paid. 😜

[@dcampbell722]

@@ThriftDiving That's ok too! Good worth ethic shown early👍

[@marsha831]

Thank you Serena! I want to install this in part of my garage to create a laundry area - your directions are clear and make me feel I could do it.

[@ThriftDiving]

Sweet! I know you can do this. :)

[@chrisgreekman1]

You are amazingly talented! I’ve watch most of your videos and I remodeled my kitchen and bathroom! It looks amazing!

[@ekathrynwilms7621]

Been there and done it with a door. I went to work the next day and the shop teacher chuckled at me and said, "Measure twice, look at it all again and cut once." After I slapped him we hugged and laughed as he had a student cut two new small doors for a cabinet. Mistakes are part of the learning process. No matter what I think you are an amazing person. Thanks for teaching us new ways to improve our homes.

[@ThriftDiving]

Measure twice, yeeessss! I've gotten much better at measuring and cutting with fewer mistakes, but it never fails to have at least a couple mishaps! Great learning experiences indeed. :)

[@channelofdanl8483]

Best video I've seen. I love how you explained the math.

[@ciaracancook]

This was the best explanation of how to do this I’ve seen yet!

[@elainearchibald6687]

Love that your children enjoyed and tried to help out with your project! Love their dance competition! Hahaha! It made me laugh. Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!!

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Sometimes vinyl flooring goes on sale at Costco. Usually around Christmas time. It’s kinda hilarious it’s on sale at that time of year. Love the look of this flooring!! Beautiful. Life proof is such a good brand!

[@ThriftDiving]

That's good to know! This vinyl flooring was about $2.99/sq. ft. I'm sure I could have gotten it cheaper if I had waited until a holiday sale, but I ordered it sometime in December and I don't think it was on sale at the time.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Thrift Diving I like your flooring better! That’s a good price!! You are soo good at this!

[@ThriftDiving]

@@mermaiddiyartist8119 Yeah, this one stood out to me at the store and I kept looking at it...looking at it...and was like, "Okay, it's time to move forward!" :) So glad I did!

[@etmpres]

Lifeproof wear layer is very thin. 6mil. NuCore wear layer is 22mil. And $2.79 sq ft. Floor and decor. If you go with their DuraLux performance brand it’s a 12 mil for $2.29 sq ft. Much better price for double the wear layer.

[@jer428]

Wow, I learned more from your video than any others I have seen, you did a great job and you explained everything so well. You should be very proud of your work. Thank you for this video. 😀

[@JayZoop]

Tapping blocks usually have a double step on one side (shown at 14:08), that fits better and does not damage the tung. Also when hammering the ends down, make sure they don't get damaged. I lift the center of the plank up slightly and tuck the end grooves in a little. You video is very well planned out. Thank you for the info.

[@chelseaeldeen7728]

My folks are big DIYers and are very good at it. Growing up, "home" always smelled like drywall, paint, sawdust, stain, and varnish. Lots of quality time helping and "helping" them remodel.

[@Kingaroojoe]

Correction! We stuck with you for 22:42 seconds lol...Great video thank you for sharing. That flooring looks so awesome.

[@ThriftDiving]

Wow, you stuck around a long time! :) Thank you!! LOL

[@misstrinnie0750]

Aww making the project fun is what I like about your video. It makes me want to finish the project

[@olivia717]

I really enjoyed your tutorial and your clear explanation of things. I have watched your video several times. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThriftDiving]

Aww, thanks! Hopefully it will help you!

[@yakittyyeah7649]

Great Job! Best video on explaining the room measurements, and board cuts needed. Thank You

[@arthurtmorgan4211]

Good job young lady! I look forward to seeing more of your recordings.

[@SeoulHomeLIving]

Great to see that your children are chipping in~ and you're a great teacher.

[@margiemistretta8885]

Your a great instructor and a VERY busy gal!! Woman power!

[@MermaidmomUP]

This was the most helpful plank tile installations I've found. Now I can finally finish my half done bathroom floor, thank you so much! 😄

[@ThriftDiving]

YAY! Glad I was able to help!! Good luck with your flooring!

[@inprogress36]

WOW! This turned out absolutely fabulous. Love that you showed your mistakes also, we all make them. Really love how it turned out. Great job Serena, on the floor and the tutorial. Thank you for all the tips as well.

[@TLouise-j1i]

SHOWING ME HOW TO MEASURE MY FOOR ❤ YES THANK YOU FOR THIS TIP SERIOUSLY NO ONE ADDS THE HOW TO MEASURE TIPS ****** saving vid !!! Project supplies purchased today !!!! Omg wish me luck , thanks again great video

[@ThriftDiving]

It's the little details that make the biggest difference! :) I know the math can be a lot but it's a step you can't overlook! :)

[@arethareynolds302]

This is beautiful. And thanks for including the do's and don'ts. I have been wanting to replace our carpet with these planks but have been really hesitant. Your tutorial has moved me closer to making that dream a reality. Thank you so much.

[@ThriftDiving]

So glad I could help you move in that direction! It's a great option, for sure.

[@jeremylee9354]

The new flooring looks great. Awesome job!

[@chiliesauce8381]

You're So talented. Im so happy for your blessed husband, you and y'alls children👍🌹.

[@bibimajeed7281]

Wow. Wow. Very impressive. The flooring looks so fantastically beautiful. So proud of your hard work and dedication. Just found your channel. Great job.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you, Bibi! Glad you found me, too! :)

[@caliv0608]

You're a rock star, girl! I got tired just watching you do this, LOL. Thanks for the detailed info!

[@kkeen1450]

Before: I don't think it's going to look good 🤔 (the color is to dark). After: I like it very much! 👍 🤗 Not that you should care what I or anyone else thinks because a lot of work went into that project. Job well done. 💃 Thirty years ago I would have followed your lead. Very, very impressive work! Thank you for sharing.

[@DirtbikeDad]

Best way to start is to start with full plank 1st row. 1/4 plank 2nd row.3/4 plank 3rd row....start with those 3 rows across the room then adjust if needed for final piece.

[@ajaylouis7930]

Please help what’s the measurement for second row 1/4 plank and 3/4 plank the full plank itself is 47 5/8

[@belinda5231]

Thanks for the video. You made it so easy to do. You're an excellent teacher.

[@hopefulnomad6751]

This is SO helpful and encouraging. After watching this amazing video I think I can do this on my own. Thank you.

[@cascajohn66]

hello from Sweden ;) great job and you explain it easily so an amateur understands you too , hello from Sweden ;)

[@funkypunkypine]

This is extraordinarily helpful. I'm about to redo my bathroom floors with this type of flooring and I now feel completely prepared! Also, I love your son's mismatching socks :) I wear my socks mismatched all the time!

[@ThriftDiving]

YAY! Glad I could help! I'll be putting the blog post together so that should help even more. :) As for the socks, OH MY, they lose all of their matches and they just go and grab whatever they can find! LOL

[@leifprice8836]

Great flooring type to use. And the video is a source of valuable information for future works.

[@infinite6163]

Serena you're such an inspiration, you put so much effort into your projects and the results reflect this. Loving your instructions so informative and your voice overs make for an overall stressfree and soothing tutorial 👍

[@ThriftDiving]

Aww, you are awesome, thank you for recognizing the effort I put into my work! You made my day. :)

[@burney6211]

This was fascinating to watch, and makes me so thankful that I will NEVER have to do this! Once again, you rock, Serena!

[@ThriftDiving]

HAHA, flooring can give you a backache for sure! :)

[@stevemorgan2438]

burney6211 nice work

[@abelalmarez2604]

Thrift Diving what is the best floor to use? 7mm 10mm or 12mm or it doesn’t matter?

[@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY]

Great job Serena! This turned out so well and I love all the detail you gave and tips! We have been thinking of using this tile in Mom's laundry room to go over the existing tile. -Steph

[@ThriftDiving]

Hey, Steph!! You should definitely use it. Looks good and is super easy. :)

[@waiter90210]

Best flooring install video. Thank you.

[@lindapassos]

You're welcome for the 22:42 min Serena!!! You know I love your videos and that basement it's looking beautiful and cosy =D xoxo from the UK

[@ThriftDiving]

Wow, you watched all 22:42, Linda? LOL. I worried about its length but I had to put as much detail as possible so that you can do it, too! :)

[@lindapassos]

@@ThriftDiving 22:42 MIN not hours =D hahaha It was perfect, very detailed and easy to follow ;-) Unfortunately I'm living in a rented full carpet floor apartment, but never know if one day your video will be useful for me too =D xoxo

[@ThriftDiving]

@@lindapassos You can buy a house and you should! Just imagine all the projects you'll get to do to it. :) Start saving for it!

[@gingersdollworld]

Wow, the floor looks fantastic!!! I love your videos and channel, you give me the confidence to tackle big jobs like this one.

[@ThriftDiving]

You can do it!! Just take your time, don't get frustrated too quickly, and get a groove going. It will go together smoothly!

[@bigmamashouse6695]

Serena, Excellent work! You did a wonderful job! You have great skills. The floor looks beautiful. 👍👍👍🤗TFS!

[@vickigade7681]

Great job you did an excellent job. We recently had something similar put down in our basement also. Unfortunately we didn’t install ours but everyone who sees our basement now immediately comments how they like the floor so I’m sure you will also along with bragging rights you did it yourself 👍

[@ThriftDiving]

Everyone that comes over, I take them down to the basement to see it! LOL :)

[@johnjainy]

What tools I need to do this ...can you please name all link if you can ..I never done this before..I like the way you did and explained...thanks for the reply...👍

[@kirkm63]

You are awesome, you don't find too many women that will do what you just did and a lot of males for that matter, good job, and great video.

[@acooken12]

Very helpful & thx for showing and allowing us to learn from mistakes that happened.

[@anthonyhauser3063]

Great job! Looks beautiful! Nice to see the kids involved also 👌🏻

[@channelofdanl8483]

I'm doing my floor tomorrow and now I will be involving my kids.

[@lordbyron4163]

Pretty good job of installing this floor - better than most of the cowboys on youtube attempting to fit floors. I do have a concern though........ these planks come in 3 different widths... Im pretty sure they are meant to be installed using the same size (width) planks down the run from wall to wall, and then the next run use a different width. What you have done is use different widths in the same run, which has resulted in no spacing of the boards between rows - you have all the corners meeting in the same place and I think this could compromise the stability of the floor. Looks nice though.

[@webnet15]

Great info ..........I bought this same flooring about a week ago and just finished the prep work & I'm about 2 tackle this installation project as well on 11 15 21..........like 16,424......Mark

[@marybrookman9982]

Thank you. I am considering this flooring and was wondering how hard it might be for me to install myself. You did an wonderful job explaining possible errors that can happen and how to trim and cut the planking. I feel this is a job that I can do myself. Now to decide the color that I want to have in my home.

[@reddirtrelichunter6001]

Don't get the variable width. It just adds more chaos to the installation. Get the 7 inch flooring. Just got done with our DIY install and can't imagine how hard it would have been with different widths.

[@yagami87]

Definitely inspiring me to put some vinyl down in my house. Thank you so much and I’ll definitely let y’all know how it goes!!!

[@solomonktl6]

Booty in my face 😄 btw u inspired me to redo my bathroom subflooring and more. I was so not handy at all. Feel like I can do anything

[@ashleyjohnsonrealestateent7365]

Never cease to amaze!! Looks great! If you do a collab in the future, I'd love to see you and the lady from EngineerYourSpace. I think yall would be a great duo and would like to see what ya come up with

[@ThriftDiving]

I'll have to look her up! :) Thank you!

[@harleydavidson4254]

Aside from not staggering a lot of the planks, great job!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks! I staggered all the planks that needed to be. Since their multi-width planks, it may seem like you're supposed to stagger all of them, but from their instructions, the 5.5" and the 4.5" planks are one unit, and the large 10" plank is a unit. I staggered the units, not the individual boards. That is how the instructions are.

[@despinamitsou7258]

Hi from Greece, Rhodes I have just found your channel . You are awesome!!!! And an inspiration too. Thank you so much for your lovely video .

[@ThriftDiving]

Aww, thank you, Despina!!

[@israafaraj1053]

Beautiful family and beautiful work

[@danielgoetz7821]

This video was very helpful. Were doing our living room today.

[@thelight43]

This video was so great to view at the start of my project. Love the layman's (woman's) term and approached. Really helped me get started. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@waynesatter1590]

I like a scrap piece for tapping block for me less damage and esier on my back plus I use yard sticks against the wall for spacing. Not criticizing you did good . Just tricks I've used in the years of doing flooring

[@yocz2007]

Good for you girl,nice tuto and i like the dancing steps with the kids,Roberts made a good point down below.But I like the video though ,thanks!

[@whittneyprice173]

I love to see another woman doing the Reno work… 😍💪🏾 for I can’t wait to do my floor. 😃Subscribed❤️

[@Gerene37]

Omg you are amazing! I have wanted to do my bedroom and although I’m pretty handy around the home, this flooring and messing business had me freaking out at just the thought of it. You have simplified it and made it clear and easy to follow. Thank you! Thank you! I wanna squeeze you right now! 😂

[@ThriftDiving]

Well, let's do a virtual squeeze. Ready?? {{{{{{{SQUEEZE!!!!!}}}}}}} Let me know how your project turns out!

[@Gerene37]

Thrift Diving awwwww thanks! I just love ya. I will definitely keep you posted ❤️

[@samipierce5138]

such a beautiful transformation! the floor looks amazing and between that and the new baseboard you should be safe from water damage

[@ThriftDiving]

I hope so! I did find a hairline leak in the basement stairwell area so I had to pull up a few feet of flooring by that door. I'll need to repair that and then reattach th rows of flooring. But it should be an easy fix! :)

[@ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΑΠΙΤΣΙΟΥ]

The basement rocks now . !!!!! I am amazed !!!!! (it is a little confusing untill you figure out how to install it, but worth every hour ).

[@davidcolwell1577]

Super video. Well organized and narrated. Thank you!

[@wykkydtruth]

well obviously there had to be a dancing contest. What else would you do with a new floor being layed? LOL I just had someone install a new flooring like yours in my kitchen/breakfast area, because it was due to damage of an installation of a fridge via a home improvement store and they had to pay for all damages. I'm contemplating my dining room or even my laundry room, but I have so many projects with painting and molding. Thank you for sharing. You did great!

[@ThriftDiving]

Oh wow, they ruined your floor during your fridge installation! Glad they paid for the damages and you got some new flooring out of it!

[@wykkydtruth]

@@ThriftDiving they didn't hook up the water to the fridge properly and so there was water damage in the entire kitchen, breakfast area, and the basement. It has been a four month long ordeal and now I'm waiting for them to replace the oven door handle they busted. It's just a massive comedy of erros. All I can do is laugh to save my sanity. Any tips or tricks for molding? I need to attempt it for the foyer.

[@TLouise-j1i]

Noticing you havr several GREAT VIDEOS OF🎉 , THESE ARE MY PROJECTS THANKS LADY

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you!!! :)

[@angelawatson1594]

Well done 👍 and Thank U! You’ve really helped Regards from sunny South Africa 🇿🇦

[@ladypinkylee]

What a great tutorial! Thanks for going so in-depth and detailed with each step. Your floor looks fantastic!

[@ThriftDiving]

You're welcome! I know it is long but the more detail, the better for you! :)

[@humblehalfacre8464]

Forget spacers for this. Paint sticks are 1/4 thick. I lay one against the wall lengthwise at each end of tile length....tack top edge of paint sticks with tape. Voila! Perfect!

[@steemdup]

OMG! How you managed that is a miracle - and it looks so great with your restored pink office furniture! :)

[@Retipster]

That stuff looks pretty sharp! Nicely done.

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

What an awesome video! Beautiful job! Well Done!

[@elvis459]

One you have the first row done, you use the off cut from the end of the row, as the starting piece for the beginning of the next row and it nearly always works out with the correct stagger, plus very little wastage.

[@ThriftDiving]

Yes, great point. I did that for some of my boards. I may have forgotten to include that. But it does cut down on waste. However, with this particular flooring, it may not work all the time because the boards in this brand/color are different colors. So it's more than just staggering the seam but also staggering the colors. But even if I didn't use the cut off piece for the start of the next row, I saved those pieces and reused them for start pieces when the color fit into the pattern, if that makes sense.

[@TikiJ24]

That looks so nice, I'm going to do my floors so I'm watching videos

[@SUN7SHINE25]

WOW!!!!!! hat off to you you😀 your floor looks so so beautiful. Your so inspiring!!! I love watching your accomplishments. I have learned so much from your other makeover videos. Thanks for sharing your time with us!!☺

[@ThriftDiving]

Aww, glad that my videos help you!!

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

What? No need for a tedious rip up of awful carpet first? You lucky lucked out! That linoleum may not be a trendy look, but it appears to be durable, and flat. The final result! 😃 Yessss!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Bonnie! It was definitely a durable surface! I've had no problems with the install whatsoever. :)

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

@@ThriftDiving It looks fabulous! Come install a floor at my house now.

[@lareicemonaie]

So awesome! We are renovated our new home

[@MohammadAli-xv5st]

You are intelligent .seen your good work and very professional.you doing it shows simple but it need skills.you've got lot of skills.pretty impressive job you did. Like very much and keep posting if there is more installation if LVT plank.